BOLTONIA asteroides False Aster
Plant with horizontal stems covering the ground by spreading over the maximum surface area gives the look of fairy standing in field. Daisy like flower heads with white and lavender rays! Boltonia-asteroides are easily grown with seeds. Yellow center disks promote pollination by attracting nectar searching birds. Wet places, like wet meadows and marshal areas are preferable growth places for them.
| Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5OZ | 131,250 | 2000 |
| 1OZ | 262,500 | 4,000 |
| 1/4LB | 1,050,000 | 16,000 |
| 1/2LB | 2,100,000 | 32,000 |
| 1LB | 4,200,000 | 64,000 |
| 5LB | 21,000,000 | 320,000 |
Scientific Name: Boltonia Asteroides
Common Name: False Aster, False Chamomile
Plant Type: Perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Native Range: United States, Canada
Full Growth Height: 5-6 ft
Width in Across: 2-4 ft
Zone: 3 to 10
Exposure: Full Sun
Blooming Season: Summer (Mid, Late), Fall.
Flower: Cut Flowers Nectar disc at Center
Attracts: Butterflies
Flower Color: White
Tolerate: Clay Soil
Water Requirement: Low, Average
Soil Type: Sand, Loam, Clay
Gardening Use: Beds, Borders, Riversides